The club stand looked great, and I loved the 80s tech they took along Was very good to put faces to names too - had a really good chat with James and Sam. James, like me has an appreciation for the 80s and we had a good laugh, Sams is the car in the middle - he is a fairly young driver who chooses to own an 800 - obviously has great taste. I only spoke to Alex briefly, but all nice chaps. The stand was very busy and there was a definate buzz about the cars.

Only thing I thought was missing was a nice Series One Fastback...maybe 2016. I am realy looking forward to the next 12 months of shows and events, I have been wanting to take 'Tara' along to more shows.

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The stand was the "Forum Stand" put on by Alex and others who have done it the past few years.
It's listed as the "Rover 800 club" just for the NEC.
IIRC There have been Mk1's of both body types displayed previously, but each year they try to change things around a bit to keep it "fresh".
Likely next year a Mk1 Fastback will be included.

Mal is right, last year was only Series One cars. So maybe next year it will be a mixture? Because of the space its only possible to get three cars on the stand though. I am looking forward to the next 12 months, there should be some good events we can all take our cars to.

Some pics of this years Mk 2 stand, showing build up on Thursday with Alex's (ex Buckingham Palace) and Sam's Sterlings, and Mark's Coupe.
There is a lot of equipment to take.
The large cases containing the computers, monitors, electrical stuff, framed brochures and pictures provided by James and Alex.
Not forgetting the all important folding tables and chairs.
The carpets belong to Mark.
Sue and I took the lecterns (which have now survived 4 shows).
Benny and Malcolm also came along to give a hand.
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the 800 series (9th July 1986), with a larger NEC stand planned for both Mk1 and Mk2's.

Lecterns with monitors showing a slide show of each car, with framed brochures and pictures.

Jon R wrote:Some pics of this years Mk 2 stand, showing build up on Thursday with Alex's (ex Buckingham Palace) and Sam's Sterlings, and Mark's Coupe.
There is a lot of equipment to take.
The large cases containing the computers, monitors, electrical stuff, framed brochures and pictures provided by James and Alex.
Not forgetting the all important folding tables and chairs.
The carpets belong to Mark.
Sue and I took the lecterns (which have now survived 4 shows).
Benny and Malcolm also came along to give a hand.
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the 800 series (9th July 1986), with a larger NEC stand planned for both Mk1 and Mk2's.[/size]

The lecterns looked realy good - a nice touch. Everyone did a super job - in preparation, setting up, folding down and manning the stand. It paid off from a publicity point of view too, as well as making us 800 owners feel good to see our cars there represented.

Apparently the owner intends to restore it !
Other than that, an object of curiosity I think, it certainly attracted a lot of attention.
Same with the MG,and a Mk2 Cortina in a similar state.

tonewheeldude wrote:
The lecterns looked realy good - a nice touch. Everyone did a super job - in preparation, setting up, folding down and manning the stand. It paid off from a publicity point of view too, as well as making us 800 owners feel good to see our cars there represented.

Team work, but Alex takes credit for the video presentations, and James takes credit for framing the pictures and brochures.